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Preparation Since Cookie Monster first uttered those sweet, sweet words – “Me want cookie!” and “Om nom nom nom” – people knew. They knew this was a man giant, furry blue creature that understood them; that represented everything that is good in the world. Or, at least, in the realm of sweet treats. (EMBRACE your inner cookie monster with these cookie recipes) The beloved Sesame Street character celebrates the big 4-7 today (ironically it’s also National Healthy Eating Day)....

Ingredients 4-pound beef rib roast 1 clove garlic, cut in half 1/4 cup country-style Dijon mustard 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 cup reduced-fat or regular sour cream 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce...

Our Pumpkin Spice Latte and our classic Iced Caramel Latte are other homemade copycat lattes you should give a try. ICED CHAI LATTE RECIPE- This simple iced chai tea latte is the perfect fall drink! This spice-infused drink goes together so well with milk over ice. This homemade version of the popular latte is so easy to make and a much cheaper option! INGREDIENTS- Water– You want to be sure to use boiling water to steep the tea bags....

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cups soft French bread crumbs 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded provolone cheese (6 oz) 1 jar (7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped...

Ingredients 2 lb fresh asparagus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 lemon, thinly sliced Preparation Set oven control to broil. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. In large bowl, toss asparagus with oil, salt, pepper and lemon slices. Arrange asparagus in single layer in 17x12-inch half-sheet pan. Broil with tops 3 inches from heat 5 to 10 minutes or until browned. Related Video

If you shop at Albertson’s or Safeway, you probably have seen the 1 in 5 Children Struggle with Hunger signs in the stores. Fact: One in five children in America live in households without consistent access to adequate food. Like many of you, I was surprised to learn this as well and I am proud to partner with Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) to raise awareness for “Hunger Is” campaign....

Ingredients 12 dozen Mini Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 1/2 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) Ranch or blue cheese dressing Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place 6 Mini Tater Tots™ into each of 12 ungreased regular-size muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cream cheese, Buffalo wing sauce, chicken and frozen vegetables over low heat, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is creamy....

On January 7th of the New Year, the Japanese observe a tradition known as nanakusa no sekku (七草の節句), or the Festival of the Seven Herbs, by eating a healthy rice porridge called Nanakusa Gayu (七草粥). This time-honored custom is believed to bring good health and to ward off evil spirits for the rest of the year. The simple meal of rice porridge hits the spot after all the feasting and helps our overindulged stomach to heal and recover....

Ingredients 1 fully cooked smoked bone-in half ham (6 to 8 lb) 1 cup Riesling wine 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 jar (18 oz) peach preserves (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup stone-ground mustard Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line shallow roasting pan with foil. Place ham on rack in roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer in ham so tip is in center of thickest part of meat and does not touch bone....

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 8 caramels, unwrapped 1 tablespoon half-and-half 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt Coarse sea salt, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place mini paper baking cup in each of 32 mini muffin cups....

Ingredients 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 (6-oz.) pkg. (1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 2 quarts (8 cups) milk 1 tablespoon vanilla Whipped cream Miniature marshmallows Miniature semisweet chocolate chips Toffee bits Cinnamon sticks Peppermint candy sticks Assorted liqueurs and flavored syrups Chocolate cookie crumbs Crushed peppermints Preparation In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine unsweetened chocolate, chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk; mix well....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 medium stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth 3 cans (15.8 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed 1 smoked ham hock or shank 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 3 turkey thighs, skin removed (1 1/2 pounds) 1 jar (12 ounces) homestyle turkey gravy 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut green beans Preparation Layer sweet potatoes and turkey in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except beans until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 package (5 oz) baby spinach leaves 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry and chopped 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb total) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour...

Chicken wings are one of our favorite items for grilling or backyard cookout. They are the food of good times, whether you have a frosty beer or lemonade or iced tea that goes with it. If you love your wings with a bold flavor, then you must try these Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings. They are addictively good and you better make more because they would be gone in seconds!...

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6 ounces) 4 ounces snow (Chinese) pea pods, cut in half 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 pound imitation seafood sticks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last 1 minute of cooking; drain....

Preparation If you’re knitting a sweater or a blanket for someone with sensitive skin, you want to make sure to choose a yarn that won’t make them uncomfortable or give them a rash. Many people are allergic to wool, for example, so you will have to choose a different fiber for your projects if you know that the recipients are sensitive to it. The good news is that hypoallergenic yarn does exist, and you still have plenty of choices....

Preparation Here’s a little retro-inspired project for you and your furry friend. Now, add two boxes and a little creativity, and suddenly, you have the cutest idea on how to transform leftover cardboard into a vintage kitty camper. Like we said… pretty adorable, right? Nearly two million people have watched this video to see how you can make your own kitty camper. All you need is a pair of old cardboard boxes, poster board, a box cutter, paint, hot glue, and a good DIY attitude....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon hot chili oil or vegetable oil 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 large carrot, diced (1 cup) 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas, sorted, rinsed 2 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 red jalapeño chili, seeded, finely chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Preparation From peanut butter and jelly to floral prints and dresses, there are some combinations in life that will always be a no-brainer. The same can be said of picking a color palette for your home—there are classic pairings that will always look stylish and timeless. To help you find the best hues for your next design upgrade, we’ve asked paint and color experts for their favorite color combinations, why designers have loved them for so long, and how to bring the style schemes into any space....